Thrifty Thursday: All Yesterday’s Papers by S.S. Genesee

Do you love gay romances? Are you looking for a book that costs less than $5.00? Then you might want to check out:

Title: All Yesterday’s Papers by S.S. Genesee
All Tomorrow’s Photos Book Two
Publisher:
Genre: Historical (70s), Gay, Romance
Length: 381 pages

Summary:

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1974

Another body is found. Another one of Maurice’s victims. But as the law draws near, everything starts to change…

Kenneth thinks things are finally looking up in his life. He has a wonderful partner in Maurice, and a future that looks bright… or so it seems. As more murders occur, and the police learn more about the Western Michigan Serial Killer, Kenneth’s world begins to crack. Maybe his perfect lover isn’t as perfect as he thought.

Maurice spirals further and further out of control, losing sight of who he is—is he an immoral, murderous artist, or a sweet, caring boyfriend? How long can he hide the truth from Kenneth before it all comes crashing down, ending his life as he knows it?

Would Kenneth still love him if he knew?

[All Yesterday’s Papers is Book Two of the All Tomorrow’s Photos duology. It is not a standalone, and must be read after Book One. This duology is a dark MM romance story not intended for a young audience. Contains graphic depictions of violence(blood and gore), and explicit sexual content.]

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eBook Contest 8/2

Here are the eBooks for this week’s Winning Wednesday contest:

Title: Change of Plans by Dylan Newton
Publisher: Forever
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Comedy
Length: 369 pages

Summary:

In this charming romantic comedy, a hometown hero comes to the rescue of a chef unexpectedly left to care for three little girls—who may end up saving him too.

When disaster strikes and chef Bryce Weatherford is given guardianship of her three young nieces, her life goes from cooking with fire…to controlling a dumpster fire. Five‑year‑old Addison refuses to remove her fairy wings, eight‑year‑old Cecily won’t bathe, and tween June is majoring in belligerence. With all this chaos, Bryce jettisons hope for a life outside of managing her family and her new job.

It’s been years since Ryker Matthews had his below‑the‑knee amputation, yet the phantom pain for his lost limb and Marine career haunts him. To cope, he focuses on his vehicle restoration business. He knows he’s lucky to be alive. Yet, “lucky” feels more like “cursed” to his lonely heart.

When Ryker literally sweeps Bryce off her feet in the grocery store’s baby aisle, they both feel sparks. But falling in love would be one more curveball neither is ready to deal with… or is it exactly the change of plans they need?


Title: The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley
Publisher: MIRA
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 320 pages

Summary:

All of the fun, none of the heartache…as long as they stick to the agreement.

The proposition is simple: if ER nurse Claire Harper and her roommate, firefighter Graham Scott, are still single by the time they’re forty, they’ll take the proverbial plunge together…as friends with benefits. Maybe it’s the wine, but in the moment, Claire figures the pact is a safe-enough deal, considering she hasn’t had much luck in love and he’s in no rush to settle down. Like, at all. Besides, there’s no way she could ever really fall for Graham and his thrill-seeking ways. Not after what happened to her father…

Just as things begin to heat up way before the proposed deadline, Graham’s injured in a serious rock climbing accident—and he needs Claire’s help to heal. She’ll do whatever it takes to nurse him back to health…even if it means moving in to Graham’s bed and putting up with his little dog, who hates her. But with this no-strings arrangement taking a complicated turn, keeping “for now” from turning into “forever” isn’t as easy as they’d planned.


Title: Through the Flames by Andrew Grey
Carlisle Fire Book One
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Contemporary, Gay, Romance, Suspense
Length: 228 pages

Summary:

Kyle Wilson hasn’t had it easy. His insecurities and nasty home life made him lash out as a kid, and when he finally came out as gay, his family disowned him. Then, just when he’s pulled his life together and gotten his construction company running, he’s caught in a fire and forced to take costly time off.

When firefighter Hayden Walters rescues a man from a burning building, he’s just doing his job. He doesn’t expect it to turn his life upside-down, but the man is none other than Hayden’s high school bully.

He definitely doesn’t expect Kyle to come to the station to thank him in person.

With awkward apologies out of the way, Kyle and Hayden realize they have a lot in common. And when it turns out someone set the fire at Kyle’s construction site to target him, they find they can solve each other’s problems too: Hayden needs a place to stay while his apartment is renovated, and Kyle doesn’t want to be alone in case the firebug strikes again. Things between the two of them quickly heat up—but so does the arsonist’s agenda. Can they track down the would-be killer before it’s too late?


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August Reading Challenge: From a Bestseller List

August’s Reading Challenge is to read a novel from a bestseller list.

There are surprisingly quite a few bestseller lists to choose from so I selected the Kindle Best Seller List.

My selection is Debbie Macomber’s 2022 release, The Best Is Yet to Come. I have been a huge fan of her novels for quite some time and I have fallen behind in reading her books lately.

Please click HERE to learn more about The Best Is Yet to Come.

I am looking forward to your selection!
Happy Reading!!

If you participated in last month’s challenge, check out the discussion post HERE and let us know if you met your challenge!

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July Reading Challenge Discussion

July’s Reading Challenge was to read a book with a word in the title that describes weather.

I selected The Heatwave by Katerina Diamond and I rated it 3.5 stars out of 5.

While I enjoyed the mystery, I found it to be a little slow-paced. The lead character was also a tad bit annoying as she tries to uncover information about what happened in the past that might have led to a current kidnapping in the present. Interpresed with the current day events are flashbacks to the pivotal summer when another teenage girl went missing. The dual storyline plot device works well and builds tension throughout the novel. The first person narration in the present reveals frustratingly little info about the protagonist’s connection to the past until the truly shocking conclusion.

Please click HERE to learn more about The Heatwave.

Did you enjoy the book you selected for the challenge? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts about your selection!
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Mystery Monday: The Last One by Will Dean

If you love a good mystery then you should check out this week’s spotlight!

Title: The Last One by Will Dean
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Genre: Contemporary, Domestic/Pschological Thriller, Mystery
Length: 444 pages

Summary:

An unputdownable locked-room thriller about family, trust, and survival from the acclaimed author of the “utterly thrilling” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author) First Born.

When Caz steps onboard the exclusive cruise liner RMS Atlantica, it’s the start of a vacation of a lifetime with her new love, Pete. On their first night they explore the ship, eat, dance, make friends, but when Caz wakes the next morning, Pete is missing.

And when she walks out into the corridor, all the cabin doors are open. To her horror, she soon realizes that the ship is completely empty. No passengers, no crew, nobody but her. The Atlantica is steaming into the mid-Atlantic and Caz is the only person on board. But that’s just the beginning of the terrifying journey she finds herself trapped on in this white-knuckled mystery.

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Book Talk: What have you been reading lately?

Welcome to this week’s Book Talk!

The Bitter Past by Bruce Borgos: 4.5 stars. This first mystery in the Porter Beck series is outstanding. Well-plotted with fantastic charcters, I devoured this engaging story. The Nevada desert is the perfect setting for this engrossing mystery. The chapters which take place in the 1950s are quite engaging due to the subject matter. Both storylines converge into a twist-filled, action-packed conclusion.

The Rising Tide by Sam Lloyd: 4.5 stars. A brilliant domestic mystery that is set in a small fishing along the British coast. The disappearance of and subsequent search for Lucy’s husband, daughter and son is complicated by a tremendous storm. Terrific twists and shocking revelations prove to be a winning combination.

An Honest Man by Michael Koryta: 4.5 stars. Oh, boy is this newest release a wild ride. Recently released from prison, Isreal Pike becomes the main suspect in a murder investigation with a high body count. An island off the coast of Maine sets the stage for this compelling mystery with a clever storyline. With jaw-dropping discoveries, this compelling mystery hurtles to a bombshell conclusion.

The Poison Lilies by Katie Tallo: 4 stars. The second book in the Gus Monet series finds amateur detective Augusta Monet once again investigating a cold case. She becomes friends with neighbor Poppy Honeywell and becomes enmeshed in solving the mystery of what happened to her new friend’s long missing fiancé. Gus soon discovers just how infuential Poppy’s family is and what lengths they will go to to keep the past buried. A fast-paced mystery that comes to a stunning conclusion.

Now it’s your turn. What have you been reading lately? Join the discussion by commenting below!

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